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Course Overview

A variety of sought-after technical skills are covered in this course, using leading-edge industry software. Students gain practical knowledge of business system analysis and design; project management; database design; applications development and the business context of IS development and management. The teaching approach places a strong emphasis on hands-on-skills and problem-based learning.

A strength of the MSc is that all of the technical skills are taught using examples, practical exercises and projects drawn from the world of business. Our focus is very much on the application of technology to business.

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Requirements and Assessment

Semester One exams: December. Semester Two exams: May.

A range of assessment methods are integrated and assessed throughout the programme. These include essays, projects, reports, multiple choice quizzes, presentations, case studies and collaborative activities.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally hold a qualification from a university or other internationally recognised academic institution or authority, corresponding to Level 8 of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), to a minimum standard of Second Class Honours (or equivalent). It is expected that successful applicants will come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, with prior exposure to information technology and/or business.

There is also a major group project to be completed by the end of June. In teaching these subjects, a variety of sought-after technical skills are covered using leading-edge industry software such as: SQL, Visual Basic, Java, HTML, CSS, XML, PHP, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Visual Paradigm, DBDesigner, Microsoft Visio, UML, Linux, database design, business process modelling, usability / accessibility principles and software quality techniques. A strength of the MSc is that all of the technical skills are taught using examples, practical exercises and projects drawn from the world of business. Our focus is very much on the application of technology to business.

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Extensive career opportunities exist for graduates of the MSc in Information Systems Management with companies in a wide variety of sectors, in Ireland and abroad. Employers in Ireland of last year’s graduates include Hewlett Packard, Bearing Point Consulting, Information Mosaic, Ericsson, Medtronic, Avaya, Metalogic, Paddy Power, XILINX and Dell Computers.

Who’s Suited to This Course

The MSc in ISM works in both ways for prospective applicants. For those with a low level of technical exposure who feel the need to expand their technical skills the course offers up to date IT and computing knowledge for use in a business or organizational context. On the other hand it is also ideally suited for those with a number of year’s technical background that need to develop people and business skills—as one graduate put it: “… they could reap the benefits of the course most as they could move into consultant and project manager roles straight after completing the course.”

We have graduates from all backgrounds: business, arts, science, engineering, and technology! They bring their skills to the programme and leave with a wider skill set and toolset at their disposal.

Learning Outcomes

Work Placement

Study Abroad

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Course Fees

Fees: EU

€7,000 p.a. 2019/20

Fees: Tuition

€6,776 p.a. 2019/20

Fees: Student levy

€224 p.a. 2019/20

Fees: Non EU

€16,400 p.a. 2019/20

EU Full time programme: €6,000 (1MIS1); Part time programme: €3,095 p.a. (1MIS2)

Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant – please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €2,000 towards your tuition. You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay TUITION up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €224.

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What Our Students Say

Boluwatife
Adeagbo
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ISM Student

The MSc(ISM) is an ideal program for anyone who wants to function in today’s socio-technical space. It is designed to expand the knowledge of seasoned professionals as well as to serve as a solid foundation for those seeking a career in IT. Each module aims to impact the required technical skills but more importantly, the lectures are facilitated to consider the business perspectives and implications of using and adopting IT systems and its impact on the consumer.
Having had some experience, I was quite certain of my skills within the industry. Now with the benefit of hindsight, I observe that there is a paradigm shift in my approach to identify issues, analyze, design and management solutions. The masters in Information Systems Management has made me a balanced professional

Joe
Joyce
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Graduate (2015)

I've been working as a Business Analyst with SQS since just after my summer exams, and the MSc in ISM has proved to be a great asset. Business Analysis requires a combination of good business acumen and technical knowledge. With that in mind, I feel this course is the perfect place to start for someone considering a career in this line of work. Modules such as Applied Systems Analysis and Systems Development and Project Management provided me with exposure to tools and techniques that are frequently used by Business Analysts such as Use Case modelling, process mapping techniques and approaches to stakeholder management. It only took a few weeks in my new position to realise just how useful the MSc in ISM would continue to be long after exams had finished!

Srinivasan
Arumugam
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MSc in Information Systems Management

The programme has students from different cultures, backgrounds and countries. It provides you the essential hands on required for the competitive corporate world. IT firms like Accenture, HP, Deloitte, Avaya and many, provide job-related seminars and Challenges to interact directly with student who are in this programme.

Richard
Carr
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Technical Engineer - CMS Peripherals

I have been working with CMS Peripherals since immediately after the exams. My role as a Technical Engineer involves me gaining accreditations from the world’s leading IT companies like Microsoft, Symantec, Commvault and Vmware, implementing Professional Services and installs of backup solutions for companies in the UK and Ireland. It also involves a lot of travel in Ireland, the UK and Europe. The modules of the MSc in ISM have helped me enormously. It is a great course that gives non-technical students a feel of a technical environment.

Danielle
Ahearne
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MSc. ISM Postgraduate '16-17'

This course has strengthened many of my skills and expertise; from innovative thinking, to critiquing and analysing, as well as developing my soft skills which are extremely useful to have in the workplace. This course has strengthened many of my skills and expertise; from innovative thinking, to critiquing and analysing, as well as developing my soft skills which are extremely useful to have in the workplace. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to further enhance their business and system analysis skills, and wishing to gain some practical experience in system development. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to further enhance their business and system analysis skills, and wishing to gain some practical experience in system development.

Shailesh
Cheethirala
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Graduate Teaching Assistant

This programme has given me an advantage both personally and professionally. It guided me to broaden my skillset in becoming an effective and well-balanced professional. There has been constant knowledge transfer between peers from diverse cultural and professional background. Each module was designed in a way to equip with requisite knowledge covering both business and technology in designing an information system for the end-user. The major project has helped me to have a practical exposure in different aspects of building a system for a client. I enjoyed the course for its valuable information which will help me in the progress of my career. I would recommend MSc ISM to anyone who is looking to expand their knowledge in the interaction between people and technology.

Bharadwaj
Sankar
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ISM Graduate - NUI Galway

The M.Sc. ISM (Information Systems Management) provides you with a good insight into the technical and business world. The course is designed and structured so that one will be trained to apply their technical concepts as well as having a business motive using cutting-edge tools like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe DreamWorks, SAP, XL Miner and several others. There are various job opportunities out there for the graduates of M.Sc. ISM. I got a graduate teaching assistantship during my course of study, where I taught project management concepts to students, which was a great addition to help me with my future career. M.Sc. ISM has always pushed me to think out of the box and is continuing to do so.